One of my most favorite fruits for healthfulness and definitely part of my fruit binge this season: CHERRIES!

Cherries pack a very high anti-oxidant value and contain a specific antioxidant known as anthocyanins which are not found in popular antiox fruits like blueberries. Cherries are very high in beta-carotene which is a characteristic more commonly found in veggies. Cherries also contain C, E, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate , fiber, quercetin and more.

Heart Disease & Stroke – C-reactive proteins are a better indicator of heart disease and stroke than blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Cherries are proven to lower those c-reactive proteins.

Cancer – Anthocyanins, the antioxidant most found in cherries, are proven to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and in some cases even kill cancer cells while protecting healthy cells! That is amazing. Think about that before you destroy healthy cells with conventional treatments.

Diabetes – Cherries may help prevent and reverse type II diabetes. The anthocyanins DO help repair organ and small blood vessel damage caused by all pancreatic diseases including type I diabetes.

Cherries have also been known to help with weight management and brain neuron health. And the research on cherries is irrefutable, backed by the USDA, Michigan State University, Tufts, the Mayo Clinic and many other prestigious health research facilities. So, today is the day to get your Cherry on. July is the season and Whole Foods is running a terrific one day sale on ORGANIC CHERRIES for $2.99/lb. (Thank you to Britt N.E. for informing of this awesome regional sale!)